Developing a Democratic Culture of Voice and Participation for Employee-owned Businesses (EOBs) Management School PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025

PhD Studentship: Developing a Democratic Culture of Voice and Participation for Employee-owned Businesses (EOBs) Management School – PhD Research Project Directly Funded – Students Worldwide

Eligibility

• This studentship is open to candidates committed to democratic organizing and fairness in the workplace.
• While experience with Employee-Owned Businesses (EOBs), democratic organizations, or action research is desirable, it is not essential.
• The student should be ready to engage in a collaborative, action-oriented approach.
• A Master’s degree in social science or relevant experience is required for the +3.5 programme.

Benefits/Value

• The studentship is a 3.5-year PhD program that covers tuition fees (home and international) and provides an annual stipend at the UKRI rate, which is £20,780 for 2025/26.
• The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to co-design interventions with EOBs, gaining unique insights into democratic working practices.

Application Process

• Interested candidates should submit a one-page personal statement, a 500-word statement on the importance of the research, and relevant documents via the Management School PhD Scholarships webpage.
• For more details, contact Dr. Martyn Griffin (m.a.griffin@sheffield.ac.uk).